Vintage ERTÈ (1892-1990) Vermeil “Numbers” Bracelet In Sterling Silver

Cast in sterling silver and treated with a vermeil gold finish, this vintage bracelet by Russian-born French artist Erté (1892-1990) is sourced from a limited run of 259 for a piece of jewelry that doubles as a work of fine art. Each panel of this gorgeous bracelet is a silver frame enclosing the numbers 0 through 9 each in the form of posing figures. Held secure by a box and tab clasp stamped with an Erté and sterling silver hallmark, this bracelet is accompanied by the original gallery invite from which it was first purchased. 

About the Artist:
Erté (1892-1990) was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia to an admiral father amongst the social elite. He grew up surrounded by the elegant women of his mother’s social circle, fascinated by their fashion and exotic souvenirs of his father’s travels. He left Russia at 19 and headed to Paris to begin his fashion career under the pseudonym Erté, a play on his initials. He designed costumed and designed fashions for renowned actresses and stage productions. In 1915, he began his 20 year partnership with Harper’s Bazaar which cemented his reputation as the Father of Art Deco. The 1940s and 1950s were comparatively obscure for Erté, and his career was revitalized through colorful lithographic prints and sculptures.

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